Monday, April 10, 2023

'We were outsiders,' says one of the women behind the Good Friday Agreement

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When the Good Friday Agreement was signed 25 years ago, on April 10, 1998, Monica McWilliams was one of just a handful of women at the table. But she says they were, by and large, not welcome.



source https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/good-friday-agreement-women-1.6806218?cmp=rss

U.S. designates Wall Street Journal reporter as 'wrongfully detained' by Russia

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The United States on Monday determined that Russia has "wrongfully detained" American Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, effectively saying that espionage charges are bogus and that the case is political.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/russia-wsj-reporter-detained-1.6806269?cmp=rss

Israeli PM reverses course on firing defence minister amid security tensions

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday he would leave Defence Minister Yoav Gallant in place given an escalating security crisis, reversing a decision to fire the minister that triggered protests and raised alarm abroad.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/israel-netanyahu-gallant-judicial-reform-1.6806194?cmp=rss

Biden not ready to announce 2024 bid, while indicating he plans to run

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U.S. President Joe Biden said on Monday he plans to run for re-election in 2024 but is not prepared to officially launch his campaign just yet.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/biden-2024-plans-1.6806001?cmp=rss